Catering and bar managers vs Plant and Machine Operatives Salary (2025)

How do Catering and bar managers and Plant and Machine Operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Plant and Machine Operatives earns £4,268 more per year (14% higher)

Catering and bar managers

£29,675
per year
vs

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCatering and bar managersPlant and Machine OperativesDifference
Median Annual£29,675£33,943-£4,268
Mean Annual£29,033£36,343-£7,310
Monthly£2,473£2,829-£356
Weekly£571£653-£82
Hourly£14.27£16.32-£2.05

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCatering and bar managersPlant and Machine Operatives
10th (Entry)£13,786£24,081
25th£23,382£27,885
50th (Median)£29,675£33,943
75th£35,117£40,998
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Catering and bar managers or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Catering and bar managers is £29,675, whilst a Plant and Machine Operatives earns £33,943 — a difference of £4,268 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Catering and bar managers and a Plant and Machine Operatives?
The difference is £4,268 per year. Plant and Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Catering and bar managers or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
From a salary perspective, Plant and Machine Operatives offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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